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U.S. Navy All-American Bowl players to watch: Top-ranked recruits of showcase

ehsan kassim, usa today

Four five-star prospects will take the field in the 2025 Navy All-American Bowl on Saturday at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

The game ― previously known as the Army All-American Bowl ― will feature top high school prospects from the 2025 and 2026 recruiting classes one day after the conclusion of the 2024 College Football Playoff semifinal.

Previously, the bowl featured 594 future NFL draft picks, 247 Pro Bowl selections and 18 Heisman Trophy finalists, according to the bowl game's website, giving college coaches a glimpse into the sport's future.

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While most of the 2025 recruiting class has signed with their respective schools, seven commitments are expected to be announced during the game, adding even more flare and dramatics to the showcase and many uncommitted 2026 prospects will have a chance to show out for future programs.

With so many blue-chip players taking the field on Saturday, here are the top players to watch in the 2025 U.S. Navy All-American Bowl:

Players to watch U.S. Navy All-American Bowl

Here are the top players to watch in the 2025 U.S. Navy All-American Bowl:

OL David Sanders Jr. (Tennessee)

The 2025 recruiting cycle's No. 6 prospect has been committed to Tennessee since Aug. 17 and signed with the Vols despite a late visit to Ohio State before early signing day. Sanders could step into a starting role with Tennessee as a freshman, providing a key player to protect quarterback Nico Iamaleava in 2025. According to the 247Sports Composite, Sanders is the highest-ranked player on Team East and the only current five-star.

OL Andrew Babalola (Michigan)

Another offensive lineman, Babalola, is the second-highest-ranked player in the game. Babalola has been committed to the Wolverines since Oct. 21. Babalola is the highest-ranked player on Team West but one of three other prospects currently rated as five-stars by 247Sports Composite.

WR Kaliq Lockett (Texas)

Lockett, a Texas commit since August, is the highest-ranked skill position player in the game. He can make an instant impact on the Longhorns next season despite the team playing in the CFP semifinal on Friday. Lockett is the No. 21 overall recruit and the No. 5 WR in the class.

OT Lamont Rogers (Texas A&M)

Another OL on Team West, Rogers, is the last five-star recruit in the game. The Texas A&M signee committed to the Aggies on Dec. 3, the day before signing day. He de-committed from Missouri on Dec. 2 after being committed to the Tigers since July.

U.S. Navy All-American Bowl rosters 2025

Here are the top 100 players of the 2025 class on each roster for the 2025 U.S. Army All-American Bowl, according to the 247Sports' Composite rankings:

2025 West

  • 5-star OL Andrew Babalola, No. 15 overall, No. 3 OT (Michigan signee)

  • 5-star WR Kaliq Lockett, No. 21 overall, No. 5 WR (Texas signee)

  • 5-star Lamont Rogers, No. 22 overall, No. 5 OT (Texas A&M signee)

  • 4-star DB Trey McNutt, No. 29 overall, No. 2 S (Oregon signee)

  • 4-star WR Tayln Taylor, No. 32 overall, No. 6 WR (Georgia signee)

  • 4-star DB Dorian Brew, No. 50 overall, No. 6 CB (Oregon signee)

  • 4-star DL Nathaniel Marshall, No. 56 overall, No. 8 DL (Michigan signee)

  • 4-star DB Kade Phillips, No. 57 overall, No. 7 CB (Texas signee)

  • 4-star DB Chuck McDonald II, No. 59 overall, No. 8 CB (Alabama signee)

  • 4-star DB Adonyss Currie, No. 61 overall, No. 9 CB (Texas A&M signee)

  • 4-star DL Jamarion Carlton, No. 64 overall, No. 4 DL (Texas signee)

  • 4-star WR Andrew Marsh: No. 75 overall, No. 10 WR (Michigan signee)

  • 4-star WR Daylan McCutcheon, No. 88 overall, No. 13 WR (Texas signee)

  • 4-star LB Charles Ross, No. 91 overall, No. 7 LB (LSU signee)

  • 4-star DL James Carrington, No. 94 overall, No. 9 DL (un-committed)

  • 4-star RB Alvin Henderson: No. 100 overall, No. 5 RB (Auburn signee)

2025 East

  • 5-star OL David Sanders Jr., No. 6 overall, No. 1 OT (Tennessee signee)

  • 4-star TE Linkon Cure, No. 27 overall, No. 1 TE (Kansas State signee)

  • 4-star WR Jaime Ffrench Jr., No. 35 overall, No. 7 WR (Texas signee)

  • 4-star OL Will Black, No. 40 overall, No. 6 OT (Notre Dame signee)

  • 4-star DL Iose Epenesa, No. 42 overall, No. 5 DL (Iowa signee)

  • 4-star DL Amare Adams, No. 43 overall, No. 6 DL (Clemson signee)

  • 4-star DB Hylton Stubbs, No. 52 overall, No. 5 S (Florida signee)

  • 4-star WR Quincy Porter, No. 53 overall, No. 9 WR (Ohio State signee)

  • 4-star DB Eric Winters, No. 68 overall, No. 8 S (Auburn signee)

  • 4-star DL Malik Autry, No. 78 overall, No. 9 DL (Auburn signee)

  • 4-star DB Ben Hanks Jr., No. 85 overall, No. 11 CB (Florida signee)

  • 4-star WR Cortez Mills, No. 98 overall, No. 14 WR (Nebraska signee)

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